Iraq Trivia

Into the Middle East we go. For more trivia. This week, it's Iraq trivia. Back in 2023, I did a full episode on the Persian Gulf War, but this time it's going to be about Iraq itself. The country's history goes way back, like the origins of civilization are here. As always, this is 3 rounds, 10 questions each. If you're not yet subscribed, please do so. I'd love to see you back here every week. This is episode 358, the dorky, geeky, nerdy trivia podcast. I'm your map reading guide and host Brian Rollins. Grab your passport and let's go. The Dorky round #1 What is the capital and largest city in Iraq? Baghdad #2 What is the dominant religion of modern day Iraq? Islam. Over 90% of the population practices it #3 In which continent will you find Iraq? Asia #4 Who was the President of Iraq from 1979 to 2003? Saddam Hussein #5 Iraq invaded what neighboring nation in 1990? Kuwait number six. Which ancient city in Iraq is known as the home of the legendary Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? Babylon #7 What is Iraq's most significant natural resource and main export? Oil #8 What 2008 film, set during the Iraq War was the first movie for which a woman won the Oscar for Best Director? The Hurt Locker, Kathryn Bigelow won the award #9 Iraq, along with Syria, Israel, Palestine, Jordan and others make up what region where settled farming first took place. The Fertile Crescent #10 What is the primary language of Iraq? Arabic. The geeky round #1 the confluence of what two rivers in Iraq is considered the birth place of civilization? The Tigris and the Euphrates #2 the very southeastern tip of Iraq, borders what body of water? The Persian Gulf #3 What country spans most of Iraq's southwestern border? Saudi Arabia #4 From 1932 to 1958, what form of government did Iraq have? It was a monarchy. They had three kings during that period #5 what ancient civilization located in present day Iraq is often credited as the first civilization in human history? Summer number six? What extremist group captured large parts of northern Iraq in 2014? ISIS, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria #7 What group of people LED an uprising against the Iraqi government following the Persian Gulf War? The Kurds #8 What was the pretense given for the occupation of Iraq by the United States starting in 2003? Weapons of mass destruction #9 Which sect of Islam makes up 61% of the population? Shia Islam Sunni Islam accounts for 35% of the population #10 What 1973 horror film begins with a Catholic priest visiting an archaeological dig site in northern Iraq? The Exorcist. The Nerdy round #1 What is the largest lake in Iraq? Theerthar lake #2 Prior to the monarchy in 1932, Iraq was part of what empire? The Ottoman Empire, it was part of that empire just shy of 400 years #3 What is the official currency of Iraq? The Iraqi dinar #4 What was the Sumerian writing system called? Regarded as one of the world's first written scripts. Kuneya form #5 What desert occupies much of western Iraq? The Syrian desert number six. What mountain range forms part of Iraq's northern border? The Zagros Mountains #7 What Macedonian ruler founded the city of Kalatka Darbund in Iraq in 331 BCE? Alexander the Great The ruins of the city were found in the 1990s thanks to declassified satellite images #8 which Iraqi city is considered one of the holiest in Shia Islam as the burial place of Iman Ali Najaf #9? What is considered the oldest city in the world? Uruk located in modern day Iraq, the city was founded around 3200 BCE #10 lasting around 180 years. What was the world's first empire? The Akkadian Empire, they existed in Iraq from 2334 to 2154 BCE. And that's it for Iraq trivia. How did you do? Did you learn a thing or two? Let me know in the comments or on social media. Heck, join us on Discord and chat with your fellow listeners next week. It's movie trivia of a sort. It's an expanded version of a mini episode I did a few years ago. Here's a hint of what to expect. What happens when Nick Cage is a prisoner on a plane and meets a basketball playing golden retriever? You're not sure what I'm talking about. You'll see next Wednesday. It'll be fun, I promise. This was the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. If you'd like to help support the show and get extra stuff, consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/dorky Geeky Nerdy. This podcast is written, produced, and hosted by Brian Rollins. If you love audiobooks or are looking to have your book turned into an audiobook, contact me at The Voices inmyhead.com. The theme music is Punch Funk by the band Punch Funk. Listen to all their music on Spotify. This podcast is copyright 2025 by Brian Rollins. All rights reserved. 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